A Massachusetts college said it will remove the American flag from its campus, garnering mixed reactions from students.

School leaders at Hampshire College in Amherst decided to remove the flag after someone burned one of the American flags days after the election.

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After the incident, the school put up a new flag and lowered it to half-staff in solidarity of those fearing a Donald Trump presidency, reported WCVB in Boston.

The decision to put the flag at half-staff was reportedly met with backlash from those who see the flag as a symbol for all that is great about America. So, ultimately the decision was made to take down the American flag entirely.

President of Hampshire College Jonathon Lash said "If we could remove the conflict over the symbol and get to the real issues underneath, there would be a chance for real learning.”

Student reaction to the removal of the symbol has been both positive and negative.

"It's been used as a symbol to ostracize people, but I also stand with people," a student said. "As the son of a veteran (I) recognize the value of the flag as a symbol for the country and what it can stand for."

"If our president is Donald Trump, I don't think any school, especially this school, should really support his ideas by raising the flag," a student said.

According to WCVB, the school might fly the American flag once again but for now they want the students to focus on deep and meaningful conversations over what the red, white and blue symbolizes.